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Poelte Family History

Poelte Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pelle, Polt, Pulte, Holte, Porte, Pelto, Bolte, Oelke, Ponte, Koelle

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Poelte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poelte census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Poelte. For the veterans among your Poelte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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